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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.88, 778.14 and 302.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.88, 778.14 and 302.58 is: 453.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.88 : 778.14 = 302.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.88/778.14 = 302.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.88x = 778.14 × 302.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.88x = 235,449.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,449.60/518.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.77

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